SMP Congratulates Newest Associate, Kimberly Van Spronsen Smith, McDowell & Powell is proud to announce that former Senior Law Clerk, Kimberly Van Spronsen recently passed the California State BAR exam and has joined our growing list of associate attorneys. ...
A Winning Combination
Year: 2016
SMP Announces Veteran Startup Program
SMP Announces Veteran Startup Program November 11 is Veterans Day, and the attorneys at Smith, McDowell & Powell would like to show their appreciation all month long for active and retired military personnel by offering a new Veteran Startup Program. Veterans who...
Powell Moderates Televised Candidates Forum at The Barn
SMP Shareholder, Jaclyn Powell, channeled her inner Lester Holt and Martha Raddatz, and moderated this year’s West Sacramento Candidate’s Forum at The Barn. Powell has moderated the debates in West Sacramento for the last three election years on behalf of the West...
SMP Welcomes Mary E. Coombe to the Team
Smith, McDowell & Powell would like to welcome our newest associate Mary E. Coombe to the team. Mary brings with her a great deal of experience in business and civil litigation, as well as a strong background in contracts, real estate, construction law and...
Smith, McDowell & Powell Make Top Lists in Superlawyers Magazine
Smith, McDowell & Powell Make Top Lists in Superlawyers Magazine In the August issue of Super Lawyers Magazine, three familiar names will be appearing on the annual top lists for 2016. Jason Smith, Brad McDowell and Jaclyn Powell were all recognized as...
National Small Business Week
National Small Business Week Every day seems to be a national-day-of-something; from National Puppy Day to National Star Wars Day (may the “fourth” be with you by the way), the trend of designating days of celebration is not only fun, but also brings...
SMP Attorneys Walk the Mile to End Domestic Violence
SMP Attorneys Walk the Mile to End Domestic Violence On Saturday, April 23rd, Sacramento W.E.A.V.E. (Women Escaping a Violent Environment) will host their annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, where over a thousand men will take a stand against violence against...
SMP Supports Small Businesses Dreaming Big!
Small Businesses, Big Dreams When small businesses succeed, entire communities benefit. From the small locally-owned coffee shop on the corner, to the growing marketing agency down the street, every successful business brings employment opportunities, revenue and the...
Short-Term Rentals Prompt Long-Term Regulations
Spring Break is just around the corner, and many travelers are taking advantage of online booking sites such as Airbnb and VRBO, which allow homeowners to lease their properties or individual rooms to guests for short-term stays. With the increase of popularity of...